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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
6
Advertises St Jacobs Oil as a cure for soreness and stiffness after hard work or excessive exercise. Claims the oil makes muscles numb and strong after several applications.
Fragmentary account describes a mysterious audible phenomenon labeled John Quincy Adama's Ghost in the Control at Waskinston. Witnesses recall a ghostly footstep following individuals through the hall and into the chamber of the House of Representatives.
Hon. W. J. MacCorkie ex governor of West Virginia adds his name to a broad slate of supporters for Pe-rone De heartily recommended by Pe-ra-ne 232 m darrkh remedy end tonic.
A dialogue scene centers on Mrs Bingle and Mr Bingle as she urges him to wait before his downtown undertaking. He interrupts, saying he must go downtown today and promises to hear her full message on Sunday.
An article notes Western Canada as the path to prosperity for farmers and land buyers. It cites vast wheat production and cattle exports, and mentions free 160 acre land grants to settlers offered by the Canadian government as an inducement for immigration. A German press representative in Milwaukee reports on Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta settlers and future letters.
A jumble of ad like lines and quotes appears, including allergy cures, calendar origin note, a pill claim for rheumatism, and miscellaneous sayings. Mentions St Jacobs Oil, Quinine Tablets, a pipe dream phrase about a river in British India, and with scattered prices. It reads as a collage of historical product pitches and aphorisms.
The opening session proceeds with minimal ceremony as new members are sworn in. Joseph Simon and Charles A Dick take oaths. two Mississippi reps replace late officials. Diplomats and notable guests fill the galleries while readings of the President’s message occupy over two hours. Leaders plan swift passage of budgets and territorial law for Hawaii, aiming to avoid an extra session.
The item notes four Smiths in present Congress with four Republicans and Michigan ties, plus one Democratic Smith David Highbaugh Smith of Hodgenarille Ky representing Lincoln's birthplace district. Also mentions Mrs Collins of Honolulu seeking crown lands claim worth 4 million dollars and 460000 annual revenue, plus various foreign and domestic political notes.
Comprehensive digest of congressional proceedings in Washington on Tuesday and Thursday reports House and Senate actions including deficiency bills, nominations, and a Maine monument bill. A dramatic New York fire rescue tale describes a volunteer fireman’s daring rooftop ascent to save a girl as crowds pray for his safety.
An English expert discusses global wheat supply and the digestive system. The piece notes food abundance yet warns of stomach issues and praises Hostetter Stomach Bitters for strengthening digestion. A man jokes about a recurring remark from a Sunday companion.
A mixed advertorial fragment offers Allen's Foot-Ease for cold damp feet with promise of warmth and relief, then shifts to Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo claiming a constitutional cure and money-back guarantee. Also includes brief notes on St Jacobs Oil and a prize-listing offer from Cudahy Soap Works with a Santa holiday gifts angle.
Judge Grosscup grants a temporary injunction against Hurd Young & Hiescher and Wig agents of Pitcher Medicine Company for imitating Castoria wrappers labels and packaging. Centaur Company owner Samuel Pitcher testifies Castoria formula and name belong to him. court orders action against counterfeiters and informs druggists to halt stock.
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